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 ===Pokémon movies===
-The first three Pokémon movies, ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', and ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', as well as the 20th, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' and 21st, ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', were released theatrically, accompanied by the same [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] promotions as the U.S. releases. ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' was released on 14 April 2000 to coincide with the two week Easter school holidays; ''The Power of One'' on 22 December 2000; ''Spell of the Unown: Entei'' on 6 April 2001; and ''The Power of Us'' on 24 November 2019. The first three movies were released on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray; and the 20th and 21st on DVD and Blu-ray.
+The first three Pokémon movies, ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', as well as the 20th, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' and 21st, ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'' were released in theatres accompanied by the same [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] promotions as in the U.S.. ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' was released on 14 April 2000, to coincide with the two week Easter school holidays, ''The Power of One'' on 22 December 2000, ''Spell of the Unown: Entei'' on 6 April 2001 and ''The Power of Us'' on 24 November 2019. The first three movies were released on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray while the 20th and 21st only DVD and Blu-ray.
-Every movie after the first three would be released on an irregular basis. Both the 4th, ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' and 5th, ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' were released directly to DVD in 2003 and 2005 respectively, while the 6th, ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'''s DVD release came in 2006. In the same year, the 8th, ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and 9th, ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' aired on Cartoon Network, but would not make video releases until 2015, when they were {{n|Eighth and ninth Pokémon movies are now available on iTunes|released on iTunes}}. In 2008, the 10th movie, ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' was released on DVD. All of the movies from the 11th, ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' onward would be aired on television a reflectively short time after the U.S., on both CITV and Disney XD. In 2012, seven years after the U.S. release, the 7th movie, ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', finally saw the light of day in the UK when it was released on DVD.
+Every movie after the first three would be released on an irregular basis. Both the 4th, ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' and 5th, ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' movies were released directly to DVD in 2003 and 2005 respectively, while the 6th movie, ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' was released on DVD in 2006. In the same year, the 8th, ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and 9th movies, ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' aired on Cartoon Network, but would not make video releases until 2015 when they were {{n|Eighth and ninth Pokémon movies are now available on iTunes|released on iTunes}}. In 2008, the 10th movie, ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' was released on DVD. All Pokémon movies from the 11th, ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' onward would be aired on both CITV and Disney XD a short time after being aired in the U.S.. In 2012, seven years after the U.S. release, the 7th movie, ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', finally appeared in the UK when it was released on DVD.
-Additionally, the special episode ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' (marketed as a direct-to-video movie outside of Japan) saw a UK release on VHS. The DVD version was never released for unknown reasons.
+Additionally, the special episode ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', marketed as a direct-to-video movie outside of Japan, saw a UK release on VHS. It is unknown why a DVD version was never released.
-The live-action ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' movie was filmed in London. It was released in the UK on 10 May 2019.
+''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'', the live-action movie filmed in London, was released in the UK on 10 May 2019.
 The 22nd movie, [[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]] was released in the UK on [[Pokémon Day]], 27 February 2020, while the 23rd, [[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]] was released in the UK on 8 October 2021.
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 ==Pokémon Trading Card Game==
-The [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] is sold throughout the UK, with releases matching those in the U.S..
+The [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] is sold throughout the UK, with the same release dates as in the U.S..
-When it was first released, the game was very popular among British children. Like in many other countries, the TCG was eventually banned in most schools, because they became a "classroom distraction". Conflict between students when trading also resulted in the cards being banned from some schools. Its popularity faded as it was soon replaced by other popular crazes such as {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game|Yu-Gi-Oh! cards}}, although it has seen a resurgence in recent years.
+When it was first released, the game was very popular among children worldwide. In many countries, the TCG was eventually banned in most schools, because it became a "classroom distraction". Conflict between students when trading also resulted in the cards being banned from some schools. Its popularity soon began to fade, to be replaced by other popular crazes like {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game|Yu-Gi-Oh!}} and [[Game Boy]]s, although it does see a periodic resurgence with the release of each new card set or video game.
-In 2000, the {{tcg|Base Set}} fourth print run mirrored the Unlimited print, with the only difference being the copyright date, which reads "1999-2000". The English version was exclusively released in the UK. In 2020, the {{tcg|Pokémon Futsal}} was exclusively released in the UK.
+In 2000, the {{tcg|Base Set}} fourth print run mirrored the Unlimited print, with the only difference being the copyright date, which reads "1999-2000". The English version was released exclusively in the UK and in 2020, {{tcg|Pokémon Futsal}} was also released exclusively in the UK.
 ==Pokémon merchandise==
 [[File:POM first cover.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Cover artwork of the first issue of the 2004 [[Pokémon_Official_Magazine#Pokémon_Official_Magazine|Pokémon Official Magazine]] available in the UK]]
 {{bulbanews/2|Official Pokémon Magazine to launch in UK|Fan sets Pokémon collection world record}}
-The UK receives some of the same [[Pokémon merchandise]] that is available in {{pmin|the United States}}, such as plush toys which have been released in major department chains, though merchandise given away in fast food restaurants has become non-existent, as the [[Pokémon movie]]s are no longer shown at cinemas. Some collectibles, such as the [[Pokémon Advanced Action Cards]], were sold in the UK and Europe but not in North America. Despite Pokémon's decline in popularity, merchandise can be found in UK stores, such as {{wp|Game (retailer)|GAME}} and {{wp|W H Smith}}.
+The UK sees a lot of the same [[Pokémon merchandise]] that is available in {{pmin|the United States}}, such as plush toys available in many major department stores, though merchandise given away in fast food restaurants has seen a decline. Some collectibles, such as the [[Pokémon Advanced Action Cards]], were sold throughout Europe but not in North America. The Pokémon brand remains as popular as ever and merchandise that can't be found in UK stores, such as {{wp|Asda|ASDA}}, {{wp|Game (retailer)|GAME}} or {{wp|W H Smith}}, can be acquired online.
-In 2001, a [[Pokémon Daily Express CD-ROM|promotional CD-ROM]] was released in the Daily Express newspaper. When played in a CD player, it would play a sample of the song {{so|Gotta Catch 'Em All}} by 50.Grind. When played in a computer, additional features could be accessed, such as desktop wallpapers, the music video to Gotta Catch 'Em All and other content.
+In 2001, a [[Pokémon Daily Express CD-ROM|promotional CD-ROM]] was released in the {{wp|Daily Express}}. When played in a CD player, it would play a sample of the song {{so|Gotta Catch 'Em All}} by 50.Grind. When played in a computer, additional features could be accessed, such as desktop wallpapers, the music video to Gotta Catch 'Em All and other content.
 First published in 2000, [[Pocket World]], originally launched as Pokémon World, did not exclusively cover Pokémon, being made up of several other franchises that involve 'cartoon brands starring monsters' (such as {{wp|Moshi Monsters}}, {{wp|Bakugan}} and {{wp|Redakai}}). It finished in 2015 with Issue 174.
-In 2004, [[Pokémon_Official_Magazine#Pokémon_Official_Magazine|Pokémon Official Magazine]] was launched. It was intended to have a quarterly release schedule, but it was cancelled after its second issue due to poor sales.
+In 2004, [[Pokémon_Official_Magazine#Pokémon_Official_Magazine|Pokémon Official Magazine]] was launched. It was intended to have a quarterly release schedule, but was cancelled after its second issue due to poor sales.
-In February 2013, Future Publishing announced that it would begin publication of [[Pokémon_Official_Magazine#Official_Pokémon_Magazine|Official Pokémon Magazine]] from March that year, with a publishing schedule of 13 issues per year. It was cancelled after 13 issues.
+In February 2013, Future Publishing announced that it would begin publication of [[Pokémon_Official_Magazine#Official_Pokémon_Magazine|Official Pokémon Magazine]] from March that year with a publishing schedule of 13 issues per year. It was cancelled after 13 issues.
-In March  2017, {{wp|Immediate Media Company}} began publishing [[Pokémon_Official_Magazine#Pokémon_Magazine|Pokémon Magazine]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210803161005/https://www.inpublishing.co.uk/articles/immediate-launches-pokemon-magazine-3456 ''Immediate launches Pokémon Magazine'' - InPublishing] (archived from the original 3 August 2021; retrieved 6 July 2021)</ref> Each issue includes information on the anime, Trading Card Game and video games, and came with posters and free gifts. The magazine is published monthly, and is still in publication as of April 2023.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230403162149/https://www.gamesmags.com/Pokemon-79 ''Pokémon magazine'' - GamesMags.com] (archived from the original 3 April 2023; retrieved 3 April 2023)</ref>
+In March  2017, {{wp|Immediate Media Company}} began publishing [[Pokémon_Official_Magazine#Pokémon_Magazine|Pokémon Magazine]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210803161005/https://www.inpublishing.co.uk/articles/immediate-launches-pokemon-magazine-3456 ''Immediate launches Pokémon Magazine'' - InPublishing] (archived from the original 3 August 2021; retrieved 6 July 2021)</ref> Each issue includes information on the anime, TCG and video games, and comes with posters and free gifts. The magazine is published monthly, and is still in publication as of April 2023.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230403162149/https://www.gamesmags.com/Pokemon-79 ''Pokémon magazine'' - GamesMags.com] (archived from the original 3 April 2023; retrieved 3 April 2023)</ref>
 Pokémon fan, [[Lisa Courtney]], holds the {{wp|Guiness World Record}} for having the largest collection of Pokémon memorabilia, over 17 thousand items.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150316180831/https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-collection-of-pokemon-memorabilia ''The largest collection of Pokémon memorabilia'' - {{wp|Guinness World Records}}] (archived from the original 16 March 2015; retrieved 3 April 2023)</ref>
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 ==Events==
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 An eight-city tour was held in the UK in commemoration of the [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary]]. Ten {{DL|List of English event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)|Top 10 Distribution Pokémon|event Pokémon}} were distributed at the events &mdash; {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}. These ten Pokémon were chosen by Nintendo of Europe following a popularity poll earlier in the year. Other activities at the events included [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]] stations and {{pkmn|anime}} episode screenings.
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-[[File:Pokémon Center London logo.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon Center London logo]]
+[[File:2022 Pokémon World Championships logo.png|right|200px]]
 Between 18 October and 15 November 2019, a temporary [[Pokémon Center (store)#United Kingdom|Pokémon Center]] opened at the {{wp|Westfield London}} mall in {{wp|White City, London|White City}}, {{wp|London}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190813170327/https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/a-pokemon-center-pop-up-store-opens-in-london-this-october/ ''A Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store Opens in London This October'' - Pokemon.com] (archived from the original 13 August 2019; retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> to celebrate the release of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] games.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190614125031/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ ''We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'' - Pokemon.com] (archived from the original 14 June 2019; retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref>
 ===2022 World Championships===
 {{Main| 2022 World Championships}}
-[[File:2022 Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]
 {{Bulbagarden|forum|294150|2022 Pokémon World Championships recap - Champions, announcements for Scarlet and Violet, the TCG, Masters EX and UNITE, 2023's location, and more}}
-The 2022 World Championships were held at {{wp|ExCeL London}} from 18 to 21 August 2022. It was the seventeenth invitation-only championships for [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] players, the twelfth for Pokémon video games players, the fifth for [[Pokkén Tournament]] players and the first for players of [[Pokémon GO]] and [[Pokémon UNITE]].
+The 2022 World Championships were held in {{wp|ExCeL London}}, at {{wp|Royal Victoria Dock}}, from 18 to 21 August 2022. It was the seventeenth invitation-only championships for [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] players, the twelfth for Pokémon video games players, the fifth for [[Pokkén Tournament]] players and the first for players of [[Pokémon GO]] and [[Pokémon UNITE]].
 Initially intended to be held in August 2020, they were cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], first moved to August 2021,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200403190905/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/2020-pokemon-championship-series-canceled/ ''2020 Pokémon Championship Series Canceled'' - Pokemon.com] (archived from the original 3 April 2020; retrieved 20 March 2023)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200702200030/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/play-pokemon-2021-championship-series-information/ ''Play! Pokémon 2021 Championship Series Information'' - Pokemon.com] (archived from the original 2 July 2020; retrieved 20 March 2023)</ref> subsequently moved to 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210209160624/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/next-pokemon-tcg-video-game-and-pokken-tournament-dx-world-championships-moved-to-2022-in-london/ ''Next Pokémon TCG, Video Game, and "Pokkén Tournament DX" World Championships Moved to 2022 in London'' - Pokemon.com] (archived from the original 9 February 2021; retrieved 20 March 2023)</ref>
 A pop up {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} was opened during the 2022 World Championships.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230320052626/https://www.pokemoncenter.com/en-gb/worlds ''Pokémon World Championships in London'' - Pokémon Center UK Official Site] (archived from the original 20 March 2023; retrieved 20 March 2023)</ref>
+==2023 Pokémon Europe International Championships==
+The 2023 Pokémon Europe International Championships were held in ExCeL London, at Royal Victoria Dock, from 13 to 16 April 2023.
+[[File:2023 Pokémon Europe International Championships logo.png|200px]]
 ==Trivia==